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Mick Bean
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quotePosted at 15:19 on 16th December 2007

How about a category for photos that show the parts others don’t reach ?

When I walk around some of our English treasures I am often disappointed with the way they are allowed to fall into disrepair or simply become a rubbish tip for uncaring visitors.

If the powers that be see there attractions in this way they may just do something about it. I would be interested to know what others think.

 Mick Bean

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Jason T
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quotePosted at 19:41 on 16th December 2007

Good point, I bet you have certainly grabbed some attention with the thread name!!  Smile

It may make the 'powers that be' bring in more restrictions though, which will penalise nice people for the sake of the stupid, as we always seem to have to dumb down to the dumbest in society. But i do agree its a shame to see litter everywhere, graffiti, etc......

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Barbara Whiteman
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quotePosted at 22:07 on 1st January 2008

I agree.

We have seen some very sad sites on our journey around our area, some place really need some TLC.

Although I am not sure how we would alert the right person or people or council.

If only people would control there rubbish it would really help.

Barbara

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Mary Quintois
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quotePosted at 22:54 on 1st January 2008
Mick, I like your photo of Scotney Castle!  Is it off the beaten path?  Yes, that would be an interesting category of pictures to view...places that others (tourists) don't reach!Smile Mary
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Peter Evans
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quotePosted at 00:55 on 22nd January 2008

Its a real shame to watch someone throwing rubbish on the ground, especialy when there is a bin close by. We see it too often these days. How long will we have beautifull scenes to look at?  At the rate that people are clutering up the place with rubbish, not for much longer.

It can be so disheartening to see the disregard for the beauty arround us sometimes. How much effort can it take to put it in a bag and drop it in the nearest bin?

At least there seems to be a start in some Cornish coastal areas. The locals go down to the beaches and pic up the rubbish themselves. It may make the coucils think differently, who knows?

Glad to see someone else cares. Thank you Mick.

Peter Evans.

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Mick Bean
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quotePosted at 07:38 on 22nd January 2008

While visiting a National Trust property last year I, along with other visitors, took our rubbish away to dispose of. I couldn’t find a rubbish bin anywhere. I asked the voluntary helpers where I disposed of rubbish and I was told the National Trust have a policy of not having rubbish bins on that particular site, I don’t know if it applies to others. I was told I had to take it home. That’s fine, but for visiting schools and overseas visitors would it not be a good idea to encourage them to use rubbish bins ? I understand the cost and time in the upkeep of bins and the volunteers who run such places but it does seem odd to me.

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 16:38 on 20th March 2008
A belated welcome to the site Mick, just know that I share your sentiments exactly.
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quotePosted at 20:48 on 20th March 2008
HELLOOOO Mick (better late than never I suppose) and likewise I agree with your sentiments too.
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Mick Bean
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quotePosted at 11:23 on 21st March 2008
Hello and thanks for the nice welcome
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